Oh, there is a lot of energy to be had from this fellow, let me tell you,

At some point, he'd removed the gauntlets and hung them from his belt, which is a good thing, as he'd probably put his own eye out if he'd been wearing them right now as he pats his own face a couple times.

"Yes. Yes, I can."

Another drink? He won't say no! "Ah, and here's the solution!"